City of Rochester
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On Monday, April 20, Jordan Health announced that it had opened up, in coordination with the City of Rochester, Monroe County and University of Rochester Medical Center, a new COVID-19 respiratory clinic on Holland Street at the Anthony L. Jordan Health Center. The clinic is an official response to racial disparities that have occurred with […]
Grand opening, Grand closing. The Rochester City School District Superintendent Terry Dade is looking to leave the district with just 10 months into his position. The district did confirm that Dade asked his lawyers about ending his role as RCSD superintendent. The New York State controller’s office just released a report on how the district […]
City R-Centers will continue to provide grab-and-go meals to school-aged youth each Monday – Friday. Those sites currently operate from 8 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. RCSD school sites will be open for meal distribution on Good Friday. City R-Centers (open from 8 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., Monday – Thursday; 8 a.m. – […]
The City of Rochester has recently installed a new historical marker to highlight the work of famed abolitionist Frederick Douglass. The marker has been placed outside Douglass’ previous home, which still stands at 271 Hamilton Street in the city. At the unveiling of the historic marker, mayor of Rochester Lovely A. Warren stated that Frederick […]
Four teens were arrested in Brighton after being found in a stolen car with stolen items. Brighton police said the teens ages range from 14 -17. Reports say the teens were pulled over early Wednesday morning around 2:00 a.m. in Brighton. Police evidence shows cell phones, purses, and a gun, not sure if it’s real or […]
After the news broke about the Rochester City School District’s $30 million budget deficit, a whirlwind of effects came about. Teachers and staff learned about possible mid-year layoffs, parents and students were outraged and the city’s bond rating was lowered. Now we’re finding out that there’s still more to come. According to city of Rochester […]
Written by Jasmine The WDKX Jam Squad had the pleasure of being part of the city of Rochester’s annual Christmas event, Bringing Christmas Downtown 2019! Every December, the city of Rochester comes together with local community organizations to help provide Christmas gifts and winter coats to families in the community in need. Everyone meets at […]
The City of Rochester’s Department of Recreation and Youth Services is offering Baby and Me indoor swimming lessons for parents/guardians and their infant children. The 30-minute classes will be offered in six-week sessions at 9 a.m. on Saturday mornings at the Adams St. R-Center, 85 Adams St. Baby and Me is designed to allow parents […]
Written by Jasmine We all remember former WHEC Chief Meteorologist, Jeremy Kappell, who was fired from his position after an apparent on-air slip-up that resulted in the use of a racial slur on live TV. During a January 4th evening news broadcast, Kappell said the phrase “Dr. Luther C**n King Jr. Park” while referring to […]
Mayor Lovely A. Warren was joined by community leaders and advocates to break ground on La Marketa at The International Plaza, a project that will turn a vacant lot on North Clinton Avenue across from St. Michael’s Church into a vibrant and colorful outdoor public space programmed with retail opportunities as well as music, dancing […]